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Best of Brakfast Episode 174 Yana Bolder
Sir Keir Starmer has described comments about immigration made by Manchester United co owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe as offensive and wrong. The Ineos founder told Sky News the UK had been colonised by immigrants and suggested the prime minister was too nice to take difficult decisions to stabilise the economy. Responding, Sir Keir said Britain is a proud, tolerant and diverse country and called on Sir Jim to apologise. A […]
For Generation X, live music was not something you streamed. It was something you felt. Before festival livestreams and mobile phone torches in the air, your first gig was a rite of passage. A milestone moment that marked independence, identity, and the beginning of a lifelong relationship with live music. And no matter how many concerts you have seen since, you never forget the first one. The Build-Up The excitement […]
A man in his twenties has been hospitalised after being stabbed multiple times during an assault in Slough. Police say several men were involved in an altercation on Lerwick Drive at around five thirty pm on Monday February the ninth. The victim’s injuries are not life threatening but he remains in hospital receiving treatment. Detective Inspector Liam Butler said officers are carrying out a thorough investigation and understand the incident […]
For Generation X, there was something oddly magical about a day off that you weren’t expecting. Whether it was heavy snow overnight or waking up feeling just unwell enough to stay home from school, those rare weekdays off had a feeling you never quite get as an adult. They felt like bonus time. Stolen hours. A secret little break from routine. And they came with their own soundtrack and screen […]
A member of a US congressional committee investigating the Epstein affair says the monarchy faces a serious test. Congressman Ro Khanna said King Charles may have questions to answer over the scandal involving his younger brother. He described this as the most vulnerable the British monarchy has ever been and said it could even mark the end of the monarchy. Khanna was behind the Epstein Files Transparency Act that led […]
For Generation X, life before constant connectivity had a certain charm. No notifications, no endless scrolling, no pressure to respond immediately—just space, quiet, and real-life moments. Freedom from Constant Alerts Phones were for calls only. Missed calls were noted on an answering machine, and you might return them hours later—or the next day. There was no expectation of instant replies. That freedom allowed time to think, daydream, and enjoy the […]
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a student at the University of Lancashire. Police said the body of nineteen year old Carla Georgescu was found in student accommodation on Victoria Street in Preston on Thursday afternoon. Officers were called at thirteen fifteen GMT. A thirty four year old man from Hartlepool has been arrested there. Sir Keir Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney […]
Before algorithms, playlists, and next-day delivery, buying music took time, effort, and excitement. For Generation X, Saturday meant one thing for music lovers: a trip to the record shop. It wasn’t just shopping. It was ritual. The Build-Up All Week You would hear a song on the radio midweek and make a mental note. Maybe you taped it off the chart show. Maybe a friend told you about it at […]
A payment given to Lord Peter Mandelson after he was sacked as ambassador to the United States is being reviewed. He lost the post in September last year over his relationship with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein. Westminster anger has grown after documents suggested he leaked information while serving as a government minister. Allies of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer say he should return the payment or donate it to a […]
For Generation X, Friday nights weren’t just the end of the work or school week—they were an event. Long before streaming services, binge-watching, or on-demand TV, Friday meant planning, anticipation, and a shared sense of excitement. Blockbuster Runs and Video Rentals One of the biggest Friday night rituals was a trip to the local video rental store. Blockbuster, local independents, or late-night shops stocked shelves with VHS tapes for movies […]
